How to cook and peel prawns
Cooking a delicious prawn dish at home has never been easier! Get ready to create a fantastic meal with our simple guide to perfectly cooking Woolworths Raw Prawns.
Known for their fresh flavour and quick-to-cook versatility, our prawns are a perfect choice for any occasion. Whether you’re creating a simple stir-fry or a show-stopping pasta, we've made it easy to get a fantastic result every time.
Just follow our step-by-step instructions and get inspired by our delicious recipe ideas to turn these fantastic prawns into a meal you'll be proud to serve.
Peeling Whole Prawns
1. Remove the Head: Hold the body of the prawn firmly in one hand and twist the head off with your other hand. The head can be discarded or saved to make a flavourful seafood stock.
2. Peel the Body: Starting from the underside where the legs are attached, simply unwrap and peel the shell off in segments. The legs will come away with the shell.
3. Devein (Optional): The dark line running along the prawn's back is its digestive tract. While edible, it can be gritty. To remove it, make a shallow incision along the back with a small knife and lift the vein out.
4. Remove the Tail: Simply pinch the base of the tail and gently pull it away from the body.
How to pan fry prawns
1. Preheat an oiled fry pan on medium heat.
2. Remove prawns from packaging.
3. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
4. Serve immediately.
Product must be fully cooked before eating.
Cooking times are a guide and may vary depending on your appliance.